Then and Now

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Interestingly the statue of Marceau (General François Séverin-Marceau) on the left side had a much higher base before

than today:

Some modern Zoning By-law or similar may have caused the shortening....
 
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Heavy rains?
I believe this describes the change:
The statue was inaugurated in 21 September 1851, as can be read on its base. It was transferred to a safe place in October 2003 during the city renovation and replaced to its initial place with a ceremony in June 2006.
On the old photos the statue was in the centrepoint of the circular/round piazza - it's a pedestrian way now. The street was behind the statue (see old photo above). IMHO it was shortened and moved to the right during the renovation.
 
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The statue was re-sited in 2009 on the Place d'Armes (in front of the palace). Previously (as seen on the WWII photo) it was in the courtyard, where the gate is now.

I'm sure I have my own photo with the statue in the old position (and probably myself being there) but it's from the pre-digital photos era and not easy to find.
 
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